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ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
The Tiuvac’a’ai’ Tribal Conservation Corps (TTCC) is a non-profit organization established in 2022. An entity of the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians.
MISSION
The TTCC is a multi-beneficial hands-on-training program that will work with Native youth and young adults towards the goals of regaining ecological functionality, enhancing climate resiliency, and human well-being.
OUR VISION
Is to work towards promoting and restoring the cultural values of the Indigenous People through the practice and application of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in the protection, restoration, and development of our cultural and natural landscapes. We teach our youth to embrace their ancestral knowledge, which will promote their sense of identity, self-esteem, and self-worth.
Job Description
The Arborist and Nursery Manager ensures the organization’s success and sustainability by contributing to the accomplishment of TTCC’s mission and goals. The Arborist provides direct management for the newly developed Tribal Nursery and Tree Planting Project under the USDA Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Grant Program in partnership with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) of Northern Los Angeles County.
The primary responsibility of the Arborist is to ensure contract deliverables and requirements are met by creating, developing, and operating a native tree nursery for the benefit of the FTBMI and surrounding communities. This nursery will contribute to local native tree planting initiatives, address communal greening and cooling needs, promote cultural and climate resilience, and support workforce development and native plant education efforts. The Arborist will oversee the nursery’s long-term development and expansion, as well as daily care of various species of drought-tolerant CA native trees.
The Arborist will also supervise cohorts of two 18–24-year-olds from the Tiüvac’a’ai Tribal Conservation Corps (TTCC), a multi-beneficial hands-on-training program for young adults working towards careers in conservation and sustainability. The Arborist will supervise Corps-led tree planting efforts in residential lots throughout select areas of the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys. The Arborist will also lead nursery trainings with corps members to support their personal and career development, expand their ecological awareness, and equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter arboriculture or horticulture-related careers.
This position will delegate time between day-to-day nursery operations and tree planting efforts depending on seasonality and needs. Note that hours worked each week and month may vary based on planting seasons, tree care requirements, crew schedules, grant deliverables, and other relevant factors.
Other duties may be assigned, as required.
Essential Responsibilities
Nursery Management
Tree Planting
Administrative
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contract a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.76 - $31.76 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$123k-148k (estimate)
05/23/2024
09/18/2024
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